Remove Soap Scum With a Grapefruit and Kosher Salt

by Alicia W

2 Materials

5 Minutes

Easy

Remove that awful soap scum using all natural products which leaves behind a fresh citrus scent!

remove soap scum with a grapefruit and kosher salt

All you need are two simple ingredients: grapefruit and kosher salt. Begin by slicing your grapefruit in half.

Liberally pour the kosher salt onto the cut half of the grapefruit.

Scrub the soap scum, adding more salt as you go along.

Rinse well with water. (If I was not taking pictures, I would have closed the door and rinsed it using the shower head.)

Dry well.

*Please note that grapefruit is toxic to pets. Be sure to dry the area well before letting pets come in contact.

I also cleaned the shower handle. This is before....

And this is after!!!

Squeaking clean and ready for a shower!

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Diane on Feb 11, 2020

Does it work on all kinds of shower stalls or just glass and fixtures??

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Carol Mistal on Jun 24, 2021

Doesn’t the kosher salt scratch the glass ?

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Hope G Lopez on Jun 24, 2021

would an orange work the same with the salt?

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Diane on Feb 11, 2021

I have same question from up above... does this work on walls of shower that are not glass.., what surfaces can you “not” use it on? Thank you

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- RichandTammy Whiteside on Feb 12, 2021
  
  You definitely do not want to use any type of acid on natural stone or natural tiles as you run the risk of damaging the material. Porcelain and ceramic should be fine. You can use it on fiberglass but I would be leery of the salt and would test a small inconspicuous area to be sure.
  
  If you want a simple soap scum remover, try using Dawn Professional. A little bit goes a long way and the results are unbelievable!
  
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- Diane on Feb 12, 2021
  
  Thank you 😊
  
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Amanda Connelly on Jun 15, 2021

I have been searching high and low for an easier way to clean my glass shower doors and save my sanity. This is perfect!

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